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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.34, 668.43 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.34, 668.43 and 364.26 is: 545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.34 : 668.43 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.34/668.43 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.34x = 668.43 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.34x = 243,482.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,482.31/446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.51

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